
WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2026)—Governing boards must ensure they understand the rapidly changing financial, legal, and strategic college sports environment.

WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2026)—Governing boards must ensure they understand the rapidly changing financial, legal, and strategic college sports environment.
On September 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a proposed rule that could significantly affect the federal tax-exempt status of private nonprofit colleges and universities.
On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) proposed significant changes to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and related regulations governing the administration of grants by the agency.
Colorado State University System officials said they are reviewing a letter from the Trump administration asking about free speech, research, admissions, campus protests and more.
University of Maine Foundation Board Chair Chris Keating ’79 announced that Sean Campbell ’94 has been appointed the new president and CEO of the Foundation, starting in the role on Oct. 19.
At least one Colorado university says it doesn’t intend to answer a Trump administration questionnaire sent to colleges and universities earlier this month that federal officials said will build trust with the American people.
At least one Colorado university announced it will not respond to a questionnaire from the Trump administration.
The U.S. Department of Education released proposed accreditation rules for public comment, due by September 21.
The VCU alum and former Board of Visitors leader discusses higher education governance, affordability and what he learned during eight years of service to the university.